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Ms. Holkum from Edmond, OK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What Is Cooler Than Sitting on the Floor?

Help me give my students alternative seating options so I can be creative in the ways that I am teaching and giving students the ability to choose a different style of seating can help in that element.

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My Students

My students are special because they are the future. I think what some people fail to realize is that the students in school now are the doctors, lawyers, politicians, or teachers of tomorrow. The more we invest in them, the brighter futures we all share together. I believe that each of my students brings a unique perspective on the world into everything they do. They deserve the best opportunities to showcase their talents and beliefs! I want my classroom to feel like a safe place for them to express themselves. A place they can get creative and raw. Make friends, share challenges and one of a kind experiences. This is their childhood and their place of education! They are absolutely entitled to have the best of the best in my classroom and I am willing to try and make that possible in any way that I can.

These past two years have taken a toll on everyone but especially kids in school.

My 5th graders have not been in a normal school environment since 2nd grade. By adding different options for seating, I can help follow guidelines while also giving a sense of normalcy for my students.

My Project

With your help I will be able to cross off one of the biggest things I have been trying to provide since day 1 of my teaching career. Alternative seating is a major key towards investing in what students need currently with the fast paced environment they have been growing up in. Technology surrounds them and it is at their fingertips constantly so being able to stay up with them and provide them the ability to move while they work, is something that I believe is a step in the right direction for their success. During our Physical Science until we get to complete several experiments. In these experiments students are often up and around the room surveying different stations and taking notes. This is teaching them to be able to make observations and read graphs/charts and tables. With movable seating and lap desks it will be much easier for my students to complete lab reports and for me to set up experiment stations. As a science team one of our standard goals is for the students to be able to correctly write up a lab report.

Ms. Holkum Deer Creek 4th & 5th Grade Center Grades 3-5

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Edmond, OK View local requests 22 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam 610-6002RTL Balance Ball Chair - Classic Yoga Ball Chair with 52cm Stability Ball, Pump & Exercise Guide for Home or Office, Black • Amazon Business $62.98 3 $188.94
Gaiam Classic Backless Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple • Amazon Business $45.10 3 $135.30
Storex Active Tilt Stool – Ergonomic Seating for Flexible Office Space and Standing Desks, Adjustable 12-24 Inch Height, Teal (00325U01C) • Amazon Business $50.18 2 $100.36
Trideer Balance Disc Wobble Cushion Wiggle Seat on Office Desk Chair, Strengthen Core Stability, Relive Back Pain & Improve Posture & Physical Therapy (Home & Classroom & Gym) • Amazon Business $17.98 5 $89.90
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Aqua Sky - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43109 • Amazon Business $11.69 4 $46.76
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Rose Quartz - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43104 • Amazon Business $11.69 4 $46.76

Materials cost

$608.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$696.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.95

Total project goal

$819.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $819.64

1 Donor

-$819.64

Donations toward project cost

-$696.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$122.95

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